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New Container Ship Christened in Shanghai

OOCL celebrates the christening of 8,888 TEU container ship 'OOCL Miami' at the Changxing Island shipyard in Shanghai. OOCL Miami is the third of the eight 8,888 TEU vessels that OOCL commissioned Hudong-Zhonghua to build and the technological improvements have enhanced the vessel’s ability to be more fuel efficient. When sailing at optimal performance, this ship can not only lower fuel consumption but also reduce emissions. The new vessel is 335 meters long, 42.8 meters wide with deadweight of approximately 101,566 mt..